3 Things Devs Wish Their POs Understood
Great product development emerges from strong partnerships between Product Owners and developers. Ask developers what makes those strong product partnerships click, and you’ll hear three… Read More
Key Ideas of the Week
When 33°F is colder than 11°F
In a recent early-morning workshop on Zoom, we got into a discussion about cold weather. Someone from Austin mentioned it was a chilly 33°F. A… Read More
The Secret to Keeping Your New Year’s Goals (It’s Not What You Think)
The calendar flips to January, and suddenly everyone’s thinking big. New Year’s resolutions. Company goals. Team objectives. There’s something about a fresh start that makes… Read More
Why Are We Still Talking About Story Splitting?
Hey, Richard here. There’s something in our web traffic stats that’s fascinating to me. The most popular content we’ve ever published is something I first… Read More
The 1-2 Punch for Effective Goal Setting
As we approach a new year, many of us are thinking about setting goals. But let’s be honest—how many of those goals actually stick? If… Read More
Bring the Work to the Team
One of our clients built a cross-functional team around an important new initiative. They had all the skills and experience necessary to solve the problem. Read More
The Hidden Power of One-Way Giving
‘Tis the season when we all scramble to maintain gift-giving equilibrium. “He gave me something last year, so I need to give… Read More
How I Learned Scrum Wasn’t Enough
As the plane reached cruising altitude, I pulled out my laptop to review my slides one more time. I was heading to the Adobe Hamburg… Read More
Breaking Free from the Delegation Trap
Have you ever found yourself saying, “I know I should delegate more, but…”? You’re not alone. If you manage other people, it’s a common trap… Read More
“This Worked For My Last Team” (And Why That’s Not Enough)
You’re sitting in a meeting about how to improve your team’s way of working. Someone confidently says, “At my last company, we did daily standups… Read More